Hello everyone!

[Pounces]

Brand new roach enthusiast here, but I have kept tarantulas for about 5 months now and also have springtails and isopods.

I've been keeping Dubias consistently since I've had my spiders, and have really taken a liking to the little guys. I spoil them as much as I can - to the point I kind of feel bad about feeding them, lol.

I'm researching what species I'd like to get specifically as pets, and am mostly looking for something that isn't as likely to climb plastic or glass enclosures. Suggestions would be welcome!

My dream would be the Pseudoglomeris magnifica.

 

[Hisserdude]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[KingCampy]

My dream would be the Pseudoglomeris magnifica.

You and I both, friend. You and I both.

Nice to meet ya, I'm Cam

 

[Bhjjr]

My dream would be the Pseudoglomeris magnifica.

Welcome to the forum!
I'm sure you know these climb but I want to point out that they seek the highest areas of the enclosure and have very strong gripping feet.
A gasket bin and a good barrier are recommended for any climbing species.
Some of the really beautiful non climbers spend a lot of time buried in the substrate. And some of them are very easy to care for.
Just about anything would work as a feeder as well, given time to establish.
Eublaberus species and Panesthia species are awesome and mostly easy. Lucihormetica of course is attractive. They can climb but don't teleport so are more manageable. Check out Euthyrrhapha pacifica too. Those may be a little more challenging as a newcomer but are a good option too.

 

[Pounces]

Thank you for the welcomes!

I had read about the Emeralds being arboreal, as well as how their nymphs are quite the escape artists so I've already been looking into options so I know what to purchase should any become available that I can afford, lol! Trying to find something like an ExoTerra thats appropriate for dart frogs - since they're designed so fruit flies can't escape, if I can find something I think that should work.

I'm not opposed to climbers, its more being worried about escapee babies - my housemates would not be pleased with the idea.

I also have several fossorial spiders, I hadn't thought about burrowing for the non climbers - that makes me rethink it a bit. Having so many of those I rarely see I believe I'd prefer something more visible, especially for the first choice. Will look into the suggestions made, do some research and adjust my decor according to what I select. Special thanks for those suggestions!

Welcome to the forum!
I'm sure you know these climb but I want to point out that they seek the highest areas of the enclosure and have very strong gripping feet.
A gasket bin and a good barrier are recommended for any climbing species.
Some of the really beautiful non climbers spend a lot of time buried in the substrate. And some of them are very easy to care for.
Just about anything would work as a feeder as well, given time to establish.
Eublaberus species and Panesthia species are awesome and mostly easy. Lucihormetica of course is attractive. They can climb but don't teleport so are more manageable. Check out Euthyrrhapha pacifica too. Those may be a little more challenging as a newcomer but are a good option too.

 

[Dianna]

Welcome! Keeping climbers may seem intimidating but after you have one you realize it's not so bad (so long as they don't run like darts )

 

[Pounces]

I know it's been a little while since I first posted, but I finally have made a decision on what to purchase! I'm getting a group of 30 Pycnoscelus nigra! I hope I'll do ok with them since they're climbers I'm a little nervous, but I kind of fell in love with their looks. I'll just have to make sure that the vent holes are well covered to prevent escapes lol!

Once I get the enclosure set up, I'll post pics to make sure everything looks ok in preperation for their arrival :3

 

[KingCampy]

I know it's been a little while since I first posted, but I finally have made a decision on what to purchase! I'm getting a group of 30 Pycnoscelus nigra! I hope I'll do ok with them since they're climbers I'm a little nervous, but I kind of fell in love with their looks. I'll just have to make sure that the vent holes are well covered to prevent escapes lol!

Once I get the enclosure set up, I'll post pics to make sure everything looks ok in preperation for their arrival :3

Those look super cool! Looking forward to seeing your setup

 

[Pounces]

Got a little sidetracked with Thanksgiving, but here is the setup! I received them today and they instantly scattered under the bark and leaves when released - I set them down in the damp zone in case they were thirsty after their trip. My gosh they're fast, lol!! I'll have to try to get some pics another day, I didn't want to stress them too much with just arriving.

Lots of layers of bark, along with some light leaf covering and the soil mix is about 4" deep

 

[baarsofia42]

Welcome to all, and me also on the roach side of the hobby! If you’ve been keeping Dubias already, you’re off to a great start. For display-friendly species that don’t climb smooth plastic or glass as much, you might enjoy Gromphadorhina portentosa (hissers) or Eublaberus posticus—both are hardy, active, and generally stay where they’re supposed to.
And yes, Pseudoglomeris magnifica is an absolute dream species. Stunning colors and really unique behavior. Hope you get to keep them one day!

 

[Dianna]

Got a little sidetracked with Thanksgiving, but here is the setup! I received them today and they instantly scattered under the bark and leaves when released - I set them down in the damp zone in case they were thirsty after their trip. My gosh they're fast, lol!! I'll have to try to get some pics another day, I didn't want to stress them too much with just arriving.

Lots of layers of bark, along with some light leaf covering and the soil mix is about 4" deep

That's a really great pick!! The downside is that you'll never see them unless you dig them up. I love love love how they look, but I rarely get to see mine. Still though, congrats!